Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand and interpret what you read.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main points or events.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are pieces of information that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion you draw based on evidence and reasoning from the text.

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What does it mean to predict in reading?

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To predict means to make an educated guess about what will happen next in a story.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the events.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story takes place.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a genre?

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A genre is a category of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama.